CLASSIC GARAGE: 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X

Posted by ESM on February 7, 2012 in Classic Garage | No Comments »

What happens when you are one of the best drifters in the world?

When you’re the self-taught Vaughn Gittin Jr., you create a new brand (RTR) and you create one of the baddest 1969 Ford Mustangs in conjunction with the folks from the Need for Speed video game franchise: the RTR-X.

Who would have thought lime green wheels would have caused so much of a commotion?

Featured in both the 2010 and last year’s SEMA (dammit, wish we were there longer), the 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X was a huge hit.

I mean, just look at it.

{insert silent, longing gaze here}

According to an article on NeedforSpeed.com:

The car, which was born out of a collaboration between Gittin Jr., Mustang RTR, and Need for Speed, is the perfect case of an iconic car being given a state-of-the-art refresher. Powered by a 5.0-liter Ford V8 engine, the ’69 Mustang was given a dose of modern technology, including a Kinsler Individual Throttle Body Injection System, a MoTeC M800 ECU, a Ford Racing Boss 301 R1 six-speed transmission, and a set of Falken RT615-K racing tires. Add all these new parts to an iconic Mustang body and you have a car that transcends both time and taste buds.

So what makes this car extra awesome?  You can imagine driving it in the comfort of your own home.  Virtually.

Check out the making of the 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X video by The Speed Hunters here:

You can also check out the teaser video for the Need for Speed video game below:

For more information about the 1969 Ford Mustang RTR-X, you can check out these articles:

• http://gnsr21.blogspot.com/2011/04/vaughn-gittin-jrs-1969-rtr-x-mustang.html
• http://www.topspeed.com/cars/ford/1969-ford-mustang-rtr-x-by-vaughn-gittin-jr-ar99317.html
• http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/12/the-making-of-vaughn-gittin-jrs-1969-rtr-x-ford-mustang/

For more information about Vaughn Gittin Jr., you can check out his official site at http://www.vaughngittin.com/.

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